Green and Social Transport Social issues and environmental concerns are two sides of the same coin. Fighting social dumping and climate action is one and the same struggle. Issues 11 Sep 2020
European Inland Navigation can resurface stronger than ever In an open letter, Joris Kerkhofs and Jacques Kerkhof reflect on the effects of the crisis on inland waterways transport (IWT) in Europe. They explore the ways this crisis has impacted the sector and how we can ensure that it plays a role in the sustainable future of European transport. News 12 Aug 2020
The future of European Shipping needs to be social! Last week, European Shipping Week 2020 was held in Brussels, organised by the European Community Shipowners’ Associations (ECSA). This year, the ETF Maritime Transport section took part in a variety of ways, with trade union representatives from nine different countries attending and contributing to the programme. Event 25 Feb 2020
From sea to plate: a socially sustainable fisheries sector for Europe Our joint seminar with EFFAT asked how we can improve health and safety and working conditions along the fish supply chain. Event 15 Nov 2018
Sustainable Fisheries Preserving fish stocks is vital, but the EU must also pay attention to the workers who bring our fish from sea to plate. We’re teaming up with EFFAT for a project developing a vision of decent work along the fisheries supply chain. Projects 15 Nov 2018
Climate Change Human activity is making our planet warmer, and the transport sector is partly responsible. One reason is the low prices which social dumping and exploitation allow, creating excessive demand for cheap transport services. We call for urgent action to reduce the environmental impact of transport, coupled with a fair and just transition for affected workers. Info 14 Aug 2018
French Ministry support for social standards in the fisheries sector, warmly welcomed by the industry Press Release 2 Mar 2017
Trade Union Guide to the EU PSO Regulation Trade unions must act politically at national, regional and local level to save public transport and decent conditions. Publication 22 Sep 2007